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A filtered selection of the most compelling print-related projects, stories, and events via Quipsologies, also by UnderConsideration.

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Vol. 45 | No. 17
By arminvit on Aug.31.2010

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Foil stamping and letterpress action for these subtle business cards for designer Colin Elliot on some toothy Recycled Dutch Greyboard.

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Vol. 45 | No. 11
By arminvit on Aug.31.2010

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I would love to get me my hands on these letterpress plaid cards. I would rub them all day long.

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Book Recommendations

A selection of books about print
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UnderConsideration is a graphic design enterprise that runs a network of blogs, publishes books, organizes live events, and designs for clients.

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/ Brand New / Displaying opinions, and focusing solely, on corporate and brand identity work.

/ Quipsologies / Chronicling the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry on a daily basis.

/ Brand New Classroom / Providing a space for critique and opinions on student identity work.

/ The Design Encyclopedia / Cataloguing the people, projects and milestones of graphic design.

/ Speak Up (2002 – 2009) / Discussing, and looking for, what is relevant in, and the relevance of, graphic design. Archives Only.

/ Word It (2003 – 2010) / Encouraging creative diversity in the community through monthly, one-word challenges. Archives Only.


Publishing
/ Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work / 2010, self-published.

/ Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design / 2009, Rockport.

/ Women of Design: Influence and Inspiration from the Original Trailblazers to the New Groundbreakers / 2008, HOW Books.

/ The Word It Book: Speak Up Presents a Gallery of Interpreted Words / 2007, HOW Books.


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/ 2010 Brand New Conference / A one-day event on the development of corporate and brand identity projects by some of today’s most active and influential practitioners from around the world.


Graphic Design
/ Department of Design / Designing corporate and brand identities and full development of printed and digital matter for clients.
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Popcorn Initiative Christmas Ornament

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BY Armin / ON / Dec.07.2009 / IN / Self promotion
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Project Overview
DESCRIPTION
Popcorn Initiative Christmas Ornament
CLIENT
Self-promotion
DATE
November 2008 – December 2008
DESIGN CREDITS
Popcorn Initiative
Concept, design and illustration: Chris Jones
Pottery: Lily Pottery
PRINT CREDITS
Porridge Papers
TYPE CREDITS
Helvetica Neue
 Production Details
QUANTITY PRODUCED
150
PRODUCTION COST
$1,200
PRODUCTION TIME
2 Months
DIMENSIONS: WIDTH × HEIGHT × DEPTH
5.5 in × 4.75 in × 0.375 in
PRINT METHOD
Letterpress
Custom-designed ceramic
PAPER STOCK
Cranes Letra
NUMBER OF COLORS
4 spot inks
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IMAGES HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED BY UCLLC: www.underconsideration.com

Every year, Popcorn Initiative produces a custom-made Holiday ornament for their clients and vendors. Their last effort was an adorable birdie — like the one found chirping on their web site — produced by Lilly Pottery and delivered in a thin tin emblazoned with a very nice letterpress label that hints at what's inside. With four PMS colors in the letterpress job, the result is a rich and layered illustration on top of the always popular Letra line by Cranes. Plus, I'm a sucker for things with yarn or rope.

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EnergonCube’s comment is:

Very nice. And thank you for having the stones to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays. Generic = pandering. I hate that.

On Dec.07.2009 at 12:50 PM
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Antoine’s comment is:

This is awesome. Not a huge fan of the actual ornament, but the case is lovely.

On Dec.07.2009 at 03:47 PM
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christmasmas’s comment is:

New blog site best christmasmas

On Dec.08.2009 at 08:41 AM
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Tevi’s comment is:

It's not "pandering" to include all. There are literally millions of people who observe the other holidays this time of year. However, a Christmas tree ornament goes on a Christmas tree - not a menorah, kinara or a door knob.

On Dec.09.2009 at 05:58 PM
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